Booking systems for salons in Hungary in 2026: six options and their real monthly cost
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The full monthly cost of six booking systems in three situations: on your own, with three and with six team members.
Altegio alternative: FoglalGo and Altegio compared
Altegio is international salon software whose fee grows with the size of your team. FoglalGo is a Hungarian booking system with a fixed fee in forints and no VAT.
Monthly cost in three situations
| Situation | FoglalGo | Altegio |
|---|---|---|
| Alone | Start: HUF 0, or Pro: HUF 3,990 | HUF 13,589 (HUF 10,700 + VAT) |
| 3 team members | Pro: HUF 3,990 | HUF 20,447 (HUF 16,100 + VAT) |
| 6 team members | Business: HUF 5,990 | HUF 40,767 (HUF 32,100 + VAT) |
Gross prices are calculated with 27% VAT. FoglalGo’s fee is a final price with no VAT added.
Point by point
| Aspect | FoglalGo | Altegio |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | HUF 3,990/month (Pro), with 3 team members, no VAT added | HUF 10,700 + VAT/month (HUF 13,589 gross), up to 2 people |
| Fee for the team | Pro: 3 team members, Business: unlimited, included in the fee | Grows with the headcount: HUF 16,100 for 3 people, HUF 32,100 for 6 people + VAT a month |
| Free use | Start: HUF 0 | – |
| VAT | None, the fee is a VAT-exempt final price | Prices are net; 27% VAT comes on top of the fee |
| Booking commission | None | None |
| Longer subscription | Pay yearly and get two months free (10 monthly fees) | 3, 6 or 12 months paid in advance, with bonus months |
When FoglalGo is the better choice
If your clients book online and you want a predictable fee, FoglalGo’s monthly fee is a fraction of Altegio’s: with three team members HUF 3,990 against HUF 20,447, with six team members HUF 5,990 against HUF 40,767. No VAT is added, and on your own the Start plan is HUF 0.
Switching step by step
The order matters: this way your clients do not lose a single booking along the way.
- Sign up with the Start plan, without a bank card. For a team, the Pro plan gives you 3 team members and Business an unlimited number, with no per-member fee.
- Add your services with the same durations you used in Altegio, and set your team members’ schedules.
- Enter the future appointments that are already booked in the FoglalGo calendar.
- If you take payment online, connect your Stripe account to FoglalGo: the client pays by card when booking, and the money goes to your own account.
- Replace the booking link on your website and social profiles, and do not renew your Altegio subscription.
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Questions
Why do you quote gross prices for Altegio?
Altegio lists net prices, with 27% VAT on top. FoglalGo’s fee is a VAT-exempt final price with no VAT added. If your business is VAT-registered and you can reclaim the VAT, compare the net prices: with three team members Altegio is HUF 16,100 net, FoglalGo Pro HUF 3,990 a month.
Is Altegio cheaper if I pay in advance?
Paying in advance is cheaper, but still more expensive than FoglalGo. Paying for 12 months gives you 9 bonus months: up to 2 people HUF 128,400 + VAT for 21 months, about HUF 6,114 + VAT a month, about HUF 7,765 gross. FoglalGo Pro paid yearly is HUF 39,900, about HUF 3,325 a month, with no VAT.
P.S.: Can’t find what you are looking for? Write to info@foglalgo.com, or see all questions.
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